College Readiness Counselor
The responsibility of the College Readiness Counselor at Austin High School is to provided leadership and assists students with the overall administration and campus level operations of college readiness programs and to work collaboratively with administrators and other professionals to promote student awareness of college readiness programs.
Major Responsibilities and Duties of the College Readiness Counselor
The responsibility of the College Readiness Counselor at Austin High School is to provided leadership and assists students with the overall administration and campus level operations of college readiness programs and to work collaboratively with administrators and other professionals to promote student awareness of college readiness programs.
Major Responsibilities and Duties of the College Readiness Counselor
- Assists students and campus personnel with planning and operation of the campus college readiness program and “Go Center”.
- Plans the time, resources, and materials necessary to promote and ensure success of college readiness program.
- Provides leadership in the application process for students preparing for college readiness.
- Promotes and assists students and parents to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Assists campuses to plan and implement dual credit courses.
- Works with school administrators, counselors, and instructional facilitators to address dual credit classes.
- Coordinates with El Paso Community College, University of Texas at El Paso and campus counseling staff to conduct Accuplacer testing.
- Participates in meetings with principals and assistant principals to provide guidance and instruction for students.
- Establishes and maintains communication with feeder schools, students, and parents to foster productive relationships and preparation for college readiness.
- Utilizes District, campus, and community services to develop the most effective college readiness program.
- Promotes and conducts student tours of colleges and universities.
- Promotes and assists campus counselors to conduct financial aid fairs, college admissions workshops, and college week on campus.
- Develops and trains mentors and “Gear-Up” students to assist students in the Go Center.
- Assists campus counseling staff to track student PSAT, SAT and ACT registration and waivers.